Interest and use

Needs

LightFull sun

HardinessFrost tender (min 5°C)

SoilSandy

Soil pH7.0 to 5.0

WaterSemi-moist

Cultivation

These sub-tropical palms will tolerate frosts down to about 25°F or 4°C. Slow growing, they prefer deep, sandy, well-drained soil. They need good sunlight, but produce more vigorous, deeper green foliage in dappled shade. They make excellent container plants.